Canon BJ-30 - Manual (Page 172)

164 Glossary
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Page orientation
Refers to the direction of print on the page. Printing across the width of a
page is called portrait orientation. Printing across the length of a page is
called landscape orientation.
Parallel interface
An interface that transmits multiple bits simultaneously (usually in one-
byte segments). Your printer has a built-in, Centronics-type parallel
interface. See also Interface port.
Pitch
Refers to the number of characters per inch that can be composed using a
fixed space font.
Platen
Printer component that holds the paper in position during ink transfer.
Point size
Character height is defined in points; one point is 1/72 inch. For instance,
this text is printed using a 10-point font.
Portrait orientation
Refers to printing across the width of the page (letter style). This is the
opposite of landscape orientation, which is printing across the length of the
page.
Prestige
One of the fonts resident in this printer. This font, which you can access in
either BJ mode or Epson LQ mode, can be printed in fixed pitch or using
proportional spacing.
Print head
The printing mechanism that contains the print head nozzles (128) and
ejects the ink during printing.
Print head capping
An automatic protection function that prevents the print head and BJ
cartridges from drying out or becoming clogged with dust.
Print mode
A printer state during the printing operation. You can set the following
modes on or off for a combination of print modes: High Quality, Economy,
and Fine.
Printer command
Also called ESCape sequences. See ESCape sequences.